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Congress Approves Short-Term Funding Deal for Government and Flood Program
On Nov. 12, Congress passed and President Trump signed a short-term continuing resolution to end the longest government shutdown in…
First American’s 2026 Outlook
Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American Financial Corporation gives her insight into where she sees the 2026 housing…
Mortgage Rates Broadly Flat
Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that mortgage rates held steady this week, signaling a potential stabilizing trend…
Most potential homebuyers expect mortgage rates to drop
Many prospective homebuyers are holding off on purchasing because they expect mortgage rates to drop further, despite rates already being…
Residential Conversions Surge to Record Levels in New York City
New York City is seeing an unprecedented surge in office-to-residential conversions, marking the most active period since 2008, according to…
United Homes Group board members resign amid leadership dispute
United Homes Group (UHG), a Columbia, S.C.–based homebuilder, is undergoing major leadership changes as six directors announced plans to resign…
Builder confidence rises
Builder confidence upticks to highest reading since April. This is supported by 50-point breakeven mark for future sales expectations. Despite…
Remodeling expects steady growth into next year
Home renovation and maintenance spending is expected to stay steady through late 2025 and into mid-2026, according to the Leading…
Remodel of the week:
Vineyard Haven
Originally built in 1873, the three-story, nearly 5,800-square-foot home needed an aesthetic and structural remodel. The Victorian residence in Vineyard…
Global partnership launched to align sustainable building materials
Six leading global green building organizations — including the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Building Research Establishment (BRE), Green Building…
